Clinical Trials

Multiple clinical trials evaluate ISO-1 as a positron emission tomography radiotracer across various oncological and pulmonary conditions, including breast cancer, head and neck cancer, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, and acute lung transplant rejection. Sponsored by prominent academic and research institutions such as Washington University School of Medicine, the University of Pennsylvania, and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, these Phase 1 and unassigned-phase studies encompass completed, active but non-recruiting, and terminated recruitment statuses.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT02284919 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Breast Cancer; Breast Neoplasm
University of Pennsylvania
2015-03-11 PHASE1
NCT02284919 Active not recruiting
Breast Cancer|Breast Neoplasm
University of Pennsylvania
2014-11 Phase 1
NCT02204202 Terminated
Lung Disease
Washington University School of Medicine|National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
2014-02 --
NCT00968656 COMPLETED
Breast Cancer; Head and Neck Cancer; Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
Washington University School of Medicine
2009-01 PHASE1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-01-09)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

ISO-1 selectively binds to macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) to inhibit its D-dopachrome tautomerase activity with an IC50 of approximately 7 μM, thereby blocking downstream pro-inflammatory and pro-survival signaling cascades. This enzymatic blockade impairs cellular proliferation and tumor-associated inflammatory microenvironments, providing a clear biological rationale for its diagnostic and therapeutic investigation in malignancies such as breast cancer, head and neck cancer, and lymphoma.

Appendix RUO and cGMP Quality Standards

Quality Dimension RUO (Research Use Only) cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice)
Clinical Applicability Prohibited in human clinical trials or medical diagnostics. Mandatory for human clinical trials (Phase I–III) and therapies.
Regulatory Status Non-regulated grade; exempt from drug manufacturing laws. Legally enforced by health authorities (e.g., FDA, EMA, NMPA).
Facility Environment Unclassified analytical or research laboratories. Validated Cleanrooms (ISO Class 5–8) with continuous monitoring.
Quality Control Basic purity and activity testing. Rigorous safety release testing (Sterility, Endotoxin, Mycoplasma).
Process Validation Basic equipment calibration; no process validation required. Full qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and complete batch records.
Quality Assurance Vendor self-declared without required formal QMS. Mandatory QA/QC unit, Change Control, CAPA, and vendor audits.
Regulatory Impact High risk of IND rejection if used as a critical raw material. Required for IND/NDA filings, supported by Drug Master Files (DMF).

Footnotes

Regulatory Note: Governed by FDA (21 CFR Parts 210/211/312), EMA (EudraLex Vol 4), ICH Guidelines (E6/Q7/Q9/Q10), and compendial standards (USP <71>/<85>/<1043>).

Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.